Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers

Table 9

Comparison mechanical properties of PLA/MF with thermoplastic based material.

Type of material	Tensile strength (MPa)	Young’s modulus (GPa)	Flexural strength (MPa)	Flexural modulus (GPa)	Fabrications	Characteristics	Reference
PLA/MF	24-34	2-3	49-66	2-3.2	Melt mixing, compression molding	(i) High stiffness; (ii) High flexural strength; (iii) Lightweight	Present study
PLA	45-62	1.-2.8	63-79	2.8-3.7	Extrusion, injection molding	(i) High strength; (ii) High stiffness; (iii) Biodegradable	[99–101]
Recycled PLA	52-64	0.012-0.014	0.001-0.004	NA	Extrusion, 3D printing	(i) Drastic decrease in tensile after 9th recycle; (ii) Good phase shape; (iii) Low processing temperature	[102, 103]
PP	30-45	2-3	20-35	1-4	Rotating twin screw extruder	(i) Flexible; (ii) Lightweight; (iii) Toughness	[104–106]
Recycled PP	25-40	0.6-0.8	30-40	3-4	Rotating twin screw extruder	(i) Stiffer; (ii) Brittle; (iii) High bending	[105, 106]
Bamboo/PP	10-15	2-4	45-50	2-3.5	Melt mixing and compression molding	(i) Lightweight; (ii) High flexural strength; (iii) Hybrid has better tensile strength	[107, 108]
PE	15-17	2-3	19-20	1-2	Rotating twin screw extruder	(i) Chemical resistant; (ii) Impact resistance; (iii) Resist wear and fatigue	[107]
LDPE	10-15	0-1	20-30	0.3-0.4	Rotating twin screw extruder	(i) Toughness; (ii) Flexible; (iii) Lightweight	[83, 107]